Cisco Systems, Inc., based in San Jose, California, is a renowned manufacturer and purveyor of networking and communication technology products on a global scale. The corporation's Internet Protocol-based portfolio includes an extensive range of switching, routing, wireless and compute products, as well as Internet for the future and optimized application experiences offerings. These enable highly secure, reliable connectivity to help clients maintain productivity in various environments, ranging from campuses to data centers and branch offices. Additionally, the company provides a plethora of service and support options for its customers, including technical support and advisory services. Cisco Systems, Inc. caters to customer segments such as business enterprises, public institutions, governments, and service providers, and sells its products via direct sales, systems integrators, service providers, resellers, and distributors. The organization has also formed strategic alliances with other businesses to further broaden its outreach. The company's lineage dates back to 1984, and today, it operates in major markets across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Japan, and China.